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Rodriguez missed the entire 2016 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He sports a stellar 2.53 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 91/30 K/BB ratio over 85 1/3 innings in his big league career though and could be big factor in the Braves' bullpen in 2017. Dec 2 - 8:47 PM

Rodriguez missed the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last September. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a career 2.53 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 91/30 K/BB ratio over 85 1/3 big league innings. He could play a major role in the Braves' bullpen in 2017. Nov 5 - 9:01 AM

Braves placed LHP Paco Rodriguez on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.

The Braves now have an addition 40-man roster spot to play with. Rodriguez will miss the 2016 season after having Tommy John surgery last September. Feb 21 - 8:31 AM

Braves activated LHP Paco Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list.

It's a move that restores his 40-man roster status. Rodriguez will be out until 2017 following Tommy John surgery. Fri, Nov 6, 2015 09:14:00 AM

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Rodriguez missed the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last September. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a career 2.53 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 91/30 K/BB ratio over 85 1/3 big league innings. He could play a major role in the Braves' bullpen in 2017.

Paco Rodriguez (elbow) will reportedly miss the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

While the team hasn't officially announced anything, Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote that Rodriguez underwent Tommy John surgery at least two weeks ago. The 24-year-old southpaw arrived in Atlanta as part of the three-team, 13-player Hector Olivera trade.

Rodriguez began a throwing program in late July, but the out-of-contention Braves would rather him focus on getting ready for 2016. The 24-year-old left-hander underwent surgery in late June to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow. Atlanta acquired him from Los Angeles in the July 30 three-team, 13-player Hector Olivera trade.

Rodriguez has been limited to 10 1/3 innings of relief this season due to left elbow issues, but he resumed throwing on Wednesday and could make his Braves debut at some point in September. The 24-year-old has flashed the stuff of a top left-handed specialist.

Paco Rodriguez will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow.

Rodriguez has been dealing with a bone spur in his left elbow and thought he would be able to pitch through it, but continued pain has forced him to reevaluate. He will be sidelined for the next 8-10 weeks before hopefully rejoining the Dodgers bullpen.

He was placed on the disabled list in early June with a strained elbow, but it appears as though the injury isn't as serious as initially believed. He should be able to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen before the end of June.

Paco Rodriguez underwent an MRI which showed no difference in his elbow from the time he was signed.

In other words, the Dodgers didn't find anything to be alarmed about. Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list over the weekend with a left elbow strain and will be shut down for a few days before resuming a throwing program. There's no clear timetable for his return.

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.